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Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD
Nephrology* Age 76
Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD is a Nephrologist in South Holland, IL.
Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD

Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD

Nephrology* Age 76
South Holland, IL
Accepting new patients
54 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD is a Nephrologist in South Holland, IL.
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About Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD

Dr. Rao graduated from Armed Forces Med Coll, Poona University in 1972 and completed a residency at St. Joseph S Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD is a Nephrologist in South Holland, IL and has 54 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Fresenius Medical Care South Holland and is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Vitamin D Deficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rao is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience Check

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Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
End-Stage Renal Disease
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Hyperkalemia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Proteinuria
Gout
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Acute Kidney Failure
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypertension
Hypercalcemia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Hypokalemia
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Acidosis
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Kidney Stones
Renal Osteodystrophy
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bone Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic Kidney Disease, Type 1
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hypertension
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Ureteral Stones
Vascular Disease
Dialysis
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End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Stones Treatment
Peritoneal Dialysis

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthLink
  • Medicare
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Humana
  • Cigna

Where Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Fresenius Medical Care South Holland
    17225 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL 60473
  2. 2 Fresenius Medical Care Hazel Crest
    17524 E Carriageway Dr, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
  3. 3 Office
    177 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
  4. 4 Associates In Nephrology SC
    210 S Desplaines St, Chicago, IL 60661
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Nephrology
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FAQs About Dr. Rao's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Rao frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Vitamin D Deficiency. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Armed Forces Med Coll, Poona University
    1972
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • St Josephs Hospital Medical Center
    1977
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • St. Joseph S Hospital & Medical Center
    1978
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Chicago
    1980
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD Practices

  • Advocate Trinity Hospital

    2320 E 93rd St, Chicago, IL

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